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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021TRANSIT-350 HD BASE, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 3.5L ENG VIN 8, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 746 (ENGINE CONTROLS - PINPOINT TESTS (DIESEL) - FAULT CODE INDEX, PINPOINT TESTS A - AN)PINPOINT TESTS AE: UNABLE TO ACTIVATE SELF TEST/NETWORK COMMUNICATION ERRORINTRODUCTION
2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWD
Pinpoint Tests AE: Unable To Activate Self Test/Network Communication Error: Introduction
2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION Introduction
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NOTE:
Regeneration may occur during normal operation. During regeneration, diagnostic procedures may display biased values. If a regeneration occurs during diagnostic procedures, allow the process to complete before continuing diagnostics.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- unable to communicate with the PCM
- unable to activate the PCM self-test
- harness circuits VPWR, ISP-R, PCMRC and PWRGND
Harness Side
| Circuit | Pin |
|---|---|
| VREF (Reference Voltage) | 3 |
| SIGRTN (Signal Return) | 2 |
Harness Side
| Circuit | Pin |
|---|---|
| ISP-R (Ignition Switch Position Run) | 21 |
| PCMRC (PCM Relay Control) | 50 |
| VPWR (Vehicle Power) | 17 |
| VPWR (Vehicle Power) | 16 |
| VPWR (Vehicle Power) | 2 |
| VPWR (Vehicle Power) | 1 |
| PWRGND (Power Ground) | 47 |
| PWRGND (Power Ground) | 61 |
| PWRGND (Power Ground) | 62 |
| PWRGND (Power Ground) | 76 |
| PWRGND (Power Ground) | 77 |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.